Tender, smoky, and loaded with rich, comforting flavors, this Crock Pot Pork and Beans recipe is the ultimate one-pot meal your family will crave. Featuring succulent, slow-cooked pork shoulder nestled in a savory medley of baked beans, tangy ketchup, molasses, and Dijon mustard, this dish combines sweet and smoky notes with just the right touch of spice from smoked paprika. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings, this hands-off dish comes together effortlessly in your slow cooker, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over hours of cooking. Serve it alongside warm cornbread or fluffy rice for a hearty and satisfying meal that feels like a hug in a bowl. With simple prep and irresistible results, this recipe will quickly become a staple in your comfort food repertoire!
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Start by preparing your ingredients. Dice the yellow onion and mince the garlic cloves.
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the vegetable oil. Sear the pork shoulder on all sides until browned, about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.
In the bowl of your slow cooker, combine the canned baked beans, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, ground black pepper, and salt. Stir well to evenly mix the sauce ingredients.
Pour the sautéed onion and garlic into the slow cooker, and then add the water. Stir to incorporate.
Place the seared pork shoulder into the slow cooker, nestling it into the bean mixture so that it is mostly covered by the sauce.
Cover the slow cooker with its lid and set it to cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. Stir occasionally if possible, to ensure even cooking and distribution of flavors.
When the pork is tender and easily falls apart, remove it from the slow cooker. Use two forks to shred the meat into bite-sized pieces.
Return the shredded pork to the slow cooker and mix it into the beans and sauce. Allow the dish to cook for an additional 15-20 minutes on low to fully incorporate the flavors.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot with cornbread, rice, or a simple green salad.
Serving size | (2381.2g) |
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Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
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Calories | 3767.9 |
Total Fat 183.5g | 0% |
Saturated Fat 61.7g | 0% |
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.4g | |
Cholesterol 725.7mg | 0% |
Sodium 7336.6mg | 0% |
Total Carbohydrate 302.9g | 0% |
Dietary Fiber 40.3g | 0% |
Total Sugars 159.0g | |
Protein 245.9g | 0% |
Vitamin D 63.5IU | 0% |
Calcium 711.2mg | 0% |
Iron 26.1mg | 0% |
Potassium 6867.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories